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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.08, 4,972.36 and 1,466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.08, 4,972.36 and 1,466.26 is: 2,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.08 : 4,972.36 = 1,466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.08/4,972.36 = 1,466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.08x = 4,972.36 × 1,466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.08x = 7,290,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,772.57/3,315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.28

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